How To Use A Hair Straightener

The correct way to use a hair straightener
The use of a hair straightener (also known as an electric flat iron) requires scientific steps and precautions to avoid damaging the hair. The following is a detailed guide based on authoritative information:

1. Preparation before use
‌Hair condition‌

‌Must be completely dry‌: Using a hair straightener on wet hair will damage the hair scales, and the hair will break and dry easily. It is recommended to blow it until it is 90% dry before operation.
‌Cleaning and care‌: Use conditioner or hair mask after shampooing to reduce the damage of high temperature to the hair.
‌Tool preheating‌

After plugging in, adjust the temperature according to the hair quality:
Fine and soft hair: 160℃–180℃
Normal hair: 180℃–200℃
Coarse and hard hair: 200℃–220℃
Excessive temperature will burn the hair keratin.
2. Operation steps
‌Partitioning treatment‌

Use a clip to separate the hair into layers, and straighten them layer by layer starting from the bottom layer to avoid missing any.
‌Straightening Technique‌

After clamping the hair roots, slowly pull down to the ends of the hair, maintaining a constant speed (about 5 seconds/time), and avoid pulling the same part repeatedly.
The straightener is at a 45°–60° angle to the hair to improve the smoothness.
‌Special Technique‌

‌Curling Operation‌: Flip the straightener diagonally outward to heat the middle of the hair to form a natural curl.
3. After-use Care
‌Immediate Care‌: Apply hair care essential oils (such as Moroccan oil) to repair high temperature damage.
‌Regular Maintenance‌: 1–2 times a week, deep care with a hair mask to replenish protein and moisture.
4. Common Misunderstandings and Thunderbolts
‌Misunderstanding 1‌: Straightening wet hair directly → Causes damage to the hair structure.
‌Misunderstanding 2‌: High temperature and rapid styling → Hair becomes dry and yellow, and loses elasticity.
‌Misunderstanding 3‌: Ignoring follow-up care → Damage accumulates, and hair becomes dry and split.